Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 85V039000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1985-04-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 85V039000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Vehicles affected
1,530
Reported to NHTSA
1985-04-09

Defect description

FUEL HOSE MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO TOO MUCH PRESSURE IN CRIMPING THE HOSE END FITTING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FUEL LEAK COULD DEVELOP WHICH COULD CAUSE A LOSS IN SYSTEM PRESSURE AND ENGINE STALLING. ALSO, FUEL VAPORS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD BE IGNITED BY A SPARK AND CAUSE A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

HOSES WILL BE MODIFIED BY CUTTING OFF THE CRIMPED END FITTING AND REPLACING IT WITH A NIPPLE FITTING SECURED WITH A SCREW TIGHTENED CLAMP.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: FUEL HOSE.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Porsche 9441985

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.